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The 15 plumbers serving Marengo, ranked.

We track 56 plumbing companies working within 20 miles of Marengo and have read 1,334 of their reviews across Google, Yelp and BBB — including every one-star review we could find. After-hours options are thin in Marengo: just 26 of 56 list 24-hour service, so read those cards first if water is already moving. Rankings are not for sale.

Marengo's problem isn't finding a plumber; it's telling them apart — the median rating here is 4.9, and when everyone has five stars, the stars stop helping. 21 of these companies carry 100+ reviews — enough history for real patterns to show. The patterns differ more than the ratings do: 26 of the 56 have a repeated complaint pattern in their reviews — quotes that grew mid-job, unreturned callbacks — flagged and quoted on their cards below. One number worth knowing: Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical Inc. alone carries 6,632 Google reviews — the deepest review base in this radius. Across the reviews we analyzed, the work named most often is water heaters and sewer work.

Updated Jul 11, 202620-mile radius of downtown MarengoHow we rank
How we rank — the 60-second version

What we read: for each plumber, up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB — the full text, not just the stars. For this page: 997 reviews across 15 businesses.

What moves a plumber up: repeated, independent evidence of showing up when promised, fair and upfront pricing, and work that holds. One glowing review counts for little; twenty that agree count for a lot.

What moves a plumber down: repeated complaint patterns — surprise fees, missed appointments, pressure sales — especially when they show up on more than one platform.

What never moves the ranking: money. One clearly labeled sponsored slot may appear above this list; it never changes the order below it.

Our take on each plumber is our opinion, grounded in the reviews we quote on this page. Full methodology ↓

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Our top picks

Consistent evidence of showing up, honest pricing, and work that lasts
5.0 (117 Google reviews) 11.8 mi from downtown MarengoNot a 24/7 shop

Perfect 5.0★ across 117 reviews with reviewConsistency=0.958 and 98.9% positive sentiment; fast_response=24 and 9 same-day visits cited — owner Dylan personally takes Sunday-night emergency calls and returns to finish jobs.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed117 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • Sunday-night emergency calls answered by owner Dylan directly, with next-morning follow-through; also handled sewer repair that 'no other company would touch' (themeCounts.fast_response=24). (cited in 2 of 94 reviews)
  • Fair pricing cited in 5 of 94 analyzed reviews (themeCounts.fair_pricing=5); waived truck roll fee for customer who couldn't afford full system replacement; beats competition pricing per reviewer. (cited in 3 of 94 reviews)
  • Communication praised in 11 of 94 reviews (themeCounts.communication=11); same-day quote to installation on toilet replacement; kept customer informed of scope and timeframe on arrival. (cited in 3 of 94 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • One reviewer mentions 'sticker shock' on pricing despite overall positive experience; one review notes pricing is 'not the cheapest' — owner himself cites this in quoted text. (2 of 94 reviews)
What reviewers praise
I would recommend Turner Plumbing to anyone. Very polite and on time and cleaned up before he left.
Trudi Francik · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2024
The most critical take we found
Way too o erpriced. I wont be returning
Kelly Khurram · · Google · Dec 2025

We read 94 of 117 reviews · newest from Dec 2024

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Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical Inc.

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (6,632 Google reviews) 16.6 mi from downtown Marengo

4.9-star BBB A+ accredited multi-trade (6,632 reviews); workmanship theme in 22 of 81 analyzed reviews and midnight emergency dispatch confirmed, but 2 reviewers cite higher-than-expected pricing.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed6,632 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • Midnight emergency call answered and technician on-site first thing in the morning at a cost reviewers describe as very reasonable. (cited in 1 of 81 reviews)
  • Loyal customers cite consistent technicians and no staff turnover over multiple years — same techs returning for repeat service across furnace, A/C, disposal, and water heater work. (cited in 1 of 81 reviews)
  • Methodical technician approach praised: Mario resolved kitchen drain issue to best of abilities; Zach identified well-water contamination root cause and fixed it proactively. (cited in 2 of 81 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Pricing runs high for some jobs: water heater replacement described as 'a little more expensive than we wanted' (T67wSj1SQsT5kdte4Huz) — expensive theme flagged in 2 of 81 analyzed reviews. (1 of 81 reviews)
What reviewers praise
I called Black diamond,about having my kitchen drain cleaned. Mario,was the plumbing technician who arrived on time. He looked over the situation,and got to work. He took great care in making sure my issue was resolved to the best of his abilities. I would …
James Mashinter · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
Two years in a row, Black Diamond tells me I have a leak in my AC. In 2025, they told me the leak was fixed and system recharged. Come to find out during my 2026 annual tuneup that there’s a leak that needs to be fixed and the system will need to be …
Mike · · Google · May 2026

We read 81 of 6,632 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

5.0 (246 Google reviews) 18.9 mi from downtown MarengoNot a 24/7 shop

5.0★ across 246 reviews (92 of 93 analyzed are 5★); fair_pricing cited 7 times and fast_response 15 — near-perfect consistency with affordable water heater replacements and same-day arrivals.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed246 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

  • 1-star review describes receptionist being rude on first call; reviewer left without scheduling — single data point but notable given small base (1 of 93 reviews)
  • 1 receptionist rudeness complaint in 93 reviews — isolated incident flagged because thin review base magnifies outliers (1 of 93 reviews)

To be fair

  • fast_response theme in 15 of 93 reviews; crew arrived within an hour on at least one ejector pump failure (cited in 2 of 93 reviews)
  • fair_pricing cited 7 times; one reviewer praised job completion at price they could afford after multiple plumbing issues (cited in 2 of 93 reviews)
  • Workmanship theme in 16 reviews; phone-answering staff described as plumbing-knowledgeable, not just dispatchers (cited in 2 of 93 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Service was excellent to replace hot water heater.
Jerry White · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
Honestly one of the worst experiences I’ve had with a company. I didn’t even make it past the receptionist before deciding to take my business elsewhere. She was rude, short with me, and acted like I was inconveniencing her just by calling.
Arabella Adams · · Google · Mar 2026

We read 93 of 246 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

5.0 (140 Google reviews) 18.3 mi from downtown MarengoNot a 24/7 shop

Perfect 5-star sweep across 87 analyzed reviews — themeCounts.fast_response=16 and workmanship=14 dominate, with water heater installs (12 mentions) and fair pricing (plumber-cost=14) as the core service pillars.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed140 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • Same-day and next-day scheduling confirmed in multiple reviews: water heater replaced in under 24 hours in 1 case and owner on-site for estimate within 20 minutes in another. (cited in 2 of 87 reviews)
  • Water heater installation is a clear specialty: 12 service mentions across 87 reviews, consistently praised for install quality and responsiveness (themeCounts.workmanship=14). (cited in 3 of 87 reviews)
  • Long-term repeat-customer loyalty: multiple reviewers cite 15+ year relationships and use across multiple properties, signaling consistent service delivery over time. (cited in 2 of 87 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
Grateful for the installation of our water heater. Our installer, Dave, worked quickly, but was not in a rush. He did a great job greeting our dogs and winning them over. Job was competently completed in two hours. Our family is happy to have hot water again.
Michael Warren · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2024
The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 15 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 87 of 140 reviews · newest from Dec 2024 · BBB A+ accredited

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Dundee Services Inc

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
5.0 (85 Google reviews) 19.3 mi from downtown Marengo

Small operator (Peter) with a perfect 5.0 across 85 Google reviews — but evidence quotes are heavily HVAC (AC, furnace, boiler), not plumbing. Reviewers cite short-notice arrivals, fair pricing, and a Sunday-morning holiday-weekend save. No BBB accreditation on file.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed85 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • Peter showed up on very short notice and corrected the problem quickly at a fair price (cited in 2 of 71 reviews)
  • Came out Sunday morning of a holiday weekend after an SOS call to get a customer's AC running again (cited in 1 of 71 reviews)
  • Spent three days problem-solving an old AC system and kept the customer updated by call throughout (cited in 1 of 71 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Most cited work in the evidence quotes is HVAC (AC, furnace, boiler, ducts) rather than plumbing — limited plumbing-specific track record visible (4 of 71 reviews)
  • One emergency call took 2 hours for Peter to arrive on site before evaluation could begin (1 of 71 reviews)
What reviewers praise
My company Safe Harbor Realty used Dundee for emergency heat situations in Arlington Heights And other suburbs. He was very quick to respond. The call was professional, prompt and he has and was and is very reliable. We still use him to this day and are very …
Kristina Morales · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2021
The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 15 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 71 of 85 reviews · newest from Dec 2021

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Hansen Heating, Plumbing & Air

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (254 Google reviews)4.3 on Yelp (16) 11.3 mi from downtown Marengo

4.9★ across 254 reviews; water-heater mentioned 14 times and fast_response in 18 of 100 analyzed reviews, with weekend/emergency coverage confirmed; one 1-star review documents 3 consecutive Bradford White water heater installation failures over 6 years.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed254 total on Google
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Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • Documented water heater installation errors: Bradford White heater replaced 3 times in 6 years, each failing; manufacturer told customer Hansen was not installing them correctly. Tech Shane cited as rude when questioned. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Water heater installation quality disputed: 1-star reviewer reports 3 failed Bradford White installs over 6 years; manufacturer confirmed incorrect installation technique, including exhaust pitched without incline causing water buildup. (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • fast_response cited in 18 of 100 analyzed reviews — highest single theme count; same-day calls honored even on Sundays with upfront pricing for weekend surcharges. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • workmanship praised in 20 of 100 reviews; technicians explain findings, show customers the problem, and clean up after completing work. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Weekend and evening emergency coverage confirmed: sewer backup resolved on a Friday evening; furnace failure handled on a Sunday with transparent cost disclosure. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Bruce did a great job today. He explained everything he did and cleaned up after him self. Great job Bruce.
Harold Oelkers · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
Very poor installation and service on our water heaters. They replaced a Bradford White water heater in our house 3 times over 6 years, and each one failed. When I talked with the manufacturer of the water heater, they said Hansen was not installing them …
Tom Vedder · · Google · Dec 2025

We read 100 of 254 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

4.9 (92 Google reviews) 19.3 mi from downtown MarengoNot a 24/7 shop

4.9★ across 92 reviews (81 of 84 analyzed are 5★); water-heater mentioned 16 times with consistent praise; BBB A+ accredited with best-of-7-plumbers pricing cited on water heater installs.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed92 total on Google
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What reviewers keep saying

  • Water heater installs dominate with 16 mentions; one reviewer got best price of 7 bids and tech arrived within an hour of contact (cited in 2 of 84 reviews)
  • Sub-hour response on emergency water heater leak; called in afternoon, tech dispatched in under 60 minutes (cited in 2 of 84 reviews)
  • No commission-based upselling per 1 reviewer; owner Shane and techs described as upfront on pricing without rip-off tactics (cited in 2 of 84 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • poor_workmanship flagged in 2 of 84 reviews — thin signal but present; no specifics available from analyzed quotes (1 of 84 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Always very happy with my experience with these guys, it's been a few visits and multiple issues. I've spoken to Shane the owner and been visited by Christian and Ethan - all very knowledgeable and very helpful. After a bad experience with a company whose …
David Cameron · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
They do not disclose up front that there is a $135 trip fee just for an assessment that is in addition too any final fees and charges. This is approximately double other plumbers in the area, who also include their trip fee in the final cost if you choose to …
Christopher West · · Google · Sep 2025

We read 84 of 92 reviews · newest from Dec 2025 · BBB A+ accredited

Worth a look — with caveats

Real strengths, but read the concerns first
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ASAP Plumbing

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (437 Google reviews) 9.2 mi from downtown Marengo

437 Google reviews at 4.9 stars and BBB-accredited A+. 25 of 90 analyzed reviews call out fast response; water heater (11) and emergency calls (4) are common jobs. But 16 reviews mention pricing and at least one customer was charged $877 for a misdiagnosed leak.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed437 total on Google
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Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • One customer was charged $877 for a drain fix that turned out to be a shower-pan issue — second tech corrected the diagnosis less than two weeks later (1 of 90 reviews)
  • Pricing complaints are surfacing — 16 reviews mention cost, with one longtime customer saying prices are up 600% as the company has grown (1 of 90 reviews)
  • Scheduling and job-completion timing have slipped — same reviewer notes getting a job done on time is challenging (1 of 90 reviews)

To be fair

  • 25 of 90 analyzed reviews cite fast response — one customer had a tech on-site within 30 minutes of calling (cited in 3 of 90 reviews)
  • Burst-pipe emergency call handled same-day — manager personally arranged a tech after-hours (cited in 1 of 90 reviews)
  • Water heater replacements (11 mentions) and gas-line work are repeat strengths — techs called out by name (Bajro Menzil, Luise) (cited in 2 of 90 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Working with ASAP is one of the Most Professional and caring Team I have ever worked with. Moving forward I will never need to call anyone else. Thank you so much for everything!
Tim Peters · ★★★★★ · Google · May 2026
The most critical take we found
Buyer beware, my mistake of accepting promised work without getting it in writing. Then when I agreed to concede and have them fix a shower that wasn’t working, it was misdiagnosed by them as a diverter issue. I was charged over $600 for mineral clog on the …
jonna bieber · · Google · May 2026

We read 90 of 437 reviews · newest from May 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

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Tidy Tank Plumbing, Sewer, and Septic

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (1,131 Google reviews)3.9 on Yelp (43) 16.1 mi from downtown Marengo

4.9★ across 1131 reviews and a BBB A+, but a recurring pricing complaint runs through the negatives: $521 for a 1-hour faucet reconnect and $600+ to swap a customer-supplied spigot.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,131 total on Google
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Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • Surprise/high plumbing fees recur in negatives: one reviewer charged a $129 service fee with 'nothing' done, another $521 for a 1-hour faucet job (2 of 100 reviews)
  • A long-time pumping customer reports a scheduled, reminder-confirmed job was abandoned the day of the work (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Multiple 1-star reviews dispute plumbing pricing: $521 for a one-hour faucet reconnect and over $600 to install a customer-supplied spigot (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • 45-minute arrival on a broken sump pump line with no upsell pressure (fast_response cited 12 times) (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Reviewers note clear explanations and photo-documented invoices on septic work (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Accommodated a weekend septic emergency by sending the last technician on the road (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
I called Tidy Tank plumbing because my sump pump line broke. Dan was here within 45 minutes. He looked at the obvious issue but then investigated further to make sure that there were no other related issues such as frozen drain lines, etc. He went through all …
Terry A · ★★★★★ · Google · Jan 2026
The most critical take we found
Ron's Tidy Tank managed to ruin a good customer relationship. We had been super happy with Ron's pumping service since we moved here almost 4 years ago. Recently we needed to have some emergency repairs done and they came out for a prompt estimate and …
Gina W. · · Yelp · Dec 2020

We read 100 of 1,131 reviews · newest from Jan 2026

4.9 (306 Google reviews)4.3 on Yelp (16) 0.8 mi from downtown Marengo

4.9★ across 306 reviews with 95/99 analyzed rated 5★; fast_response cited 15 times and workmanship 15 times, but 2 Yelp reviewers document repeated no-show scheduling failures spanning multiple days.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed306 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

  • Two documented multi-day scheduling failures (2018 and 2024): customers told tech would arrive, no call and no show each day, with staff providing conflicting explanations. (2 of 99 reviews)
  • Unprofessional conduct tagged in 2 reviews alongside a 2024 1-star report of dispatcher providing phone number that didn't match customer's; management disorganization cited. (1 of 99 reviews)
  • Scheduling reliability flagged in 2 Yelp reviews: technicians no-showed without calls, then provided false explanations; no-call no-show pattern repeated over 3+ days. (2 of 99 reviews)

To be fair

  • Workmanship praised in 15 of 99 analyzed reviews; technicians described as thorough, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented across HVAC and plumbing work. (cited in 3 of 99 reviews)
  • Fast response signaled in 15 of 99 reviews; same-day-plumber mentioned 7 times; office proactively calls customers before tech arrival. (cited in 3 of 99 reviews)
  • Pricing rated fair in 5 reviews; plumber-cost mentioned 14 times and cheap-plumber 9 times, indicating consistent affordability perception. (cited in 1 of 99 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Just wanted a fall check-up and cleaning. Making the appointment was handled courteously. When the service man was delayed arriving the office called to let us know he would be late and would I like to reschedule or wait an hour for him to arrive. …
P W. · ★★★★★ · Yelp · Nov 2014
The most critical take we found
I had used AM at my other home with no problems so when I moved to a newly constructed 2 bedroom 1 bath fully carpeted basement apartment in my son's home I called them about the possibility of a dehumidifier on the brand new furnace. They assigned Rep 1 and …
Lindy T. · · Yelp · Nov 2018

We read 99 of 306 reviews · newest from Nov 2014

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (1,156 Google reviews) 15.9 mi from downtown Marengo

5 of 5 analyzed reviews are 5-star; sewer/drain work in 2 reviews with teams spending 5+ hours on root intrusion — solid for main-line jobs, but thin evidence base (5 of 1,156 total reviews analyzed).

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed1,156 total on Google
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Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,156 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Sewer line root intrusion handled thoroughly in 2 reviews — teams ran pipes multiple times to guarantee full clearance, not just symptom relief. (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
  • Professional theme in 4 of 5 reviews; technicians consistently cited for explaining causes and preventive steps, not just fixing the immediate issue. (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • Pricing flagged as 'a bit steep' (around $700+) in one review for root-clearing work that required multiple passes — cost could surprise budget-conscious customers. (1 of 5 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Bruno & Steve were very helpful not only at talking me through what caused our main line slowness/backup, but also daily preventative measures. We were also able to talk through bigger picture needs down the line. Our home is an investment, and they were easy …
Mary Hawkins · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 1,156 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

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Complete Plumbing Services, Inc.

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listingSmall track record
4.8 (21 Google reviews) 10.9 mi from downtown Marengo

4.8★ across 21 reviews; 15 of 16 analyzed are 5★ — multi-year repeat customers cite water heater installs at fair prices, sewer/sump pump work, and detailed written estimates; one ghost incident on a quote request flagged.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed21 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

  • With only 21 reviews, the single ghost incident (0VlrSFMJSda0dffazsdV: ghosted twice since August) represents a pattern worth flagging for new customers needing timely quotes (1 of 16 reviews)
  • Unresponsive to quote requests at times: one reviewer was ghosted twice over a 3-month period when seeking a water heater replacement quote (1 of 16 reviews)

To be fair

  • Repeat customers across 5-6 service calls confirm consistent quality; water heater replacement cited as 'very professional, for a fair price' with zero problems (cited in 1 of 16 reviews)
  • Detailed written estimates with multiple options; came in under estimated hours on at least one job, reducing final cost (cited in 1 of 16 reviews)
  • Owner Tina personally followed up post-job; went above scope to research and connect customer with a specialist for a service they couldn't handle (cited in 1 of 16 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Replaced sewer ejector pump. Nick did a great job. Very professional and friendly.
Craig Nelson · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2020
The most critical take we found
Have been trying to get a quote for a water heater replacement since August 3rd and have been ghosted twice now. I will take my business elsewhere.
Anna Hauck · · Google · Oct 2023

We read 16 of 21 reviews · newest from Dec 2020

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Suburban Sewer & Septic Inc.

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listingSmall track record
4.8 (48 Google reviews)4.3 on Yelp (10) 3.9 mi from downtown Marengo

4.8 stars, 48 reviews, BBB A+ accredited — sewer-line specialty with 19 service mentions; midnight callout confirmed; 1-star review cites incomplete water-jetting leaving debris that caused a second overflow.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed48 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

  • Incomplete water-jetting on cast-iron sewer pipe led to repeat overflow — reviewer states crew 'did not bring proper equipment' on first visit and did not jet full length on second visit (MJ0Q4PT7eX4zvqIO0bRo; reviewConsistency=0.75, sentiment.negative=0.093). (1 of 54 reviews)
  • One reviewer (1-star) reports first call came without proper equipment; second call cleared pipe but skipped full-length water-jetting, leaving debris that caused sewer overflow again (1 of 12 analyzed reviews). (1 of 54 reviews)

To be fair

  • Sewer-line clog resolved in one hour; similar job at a competitor took 3 days at 4x the cost (zOliMx9mdLqlCiL5axdF — 1 of 12 analyzed reviews). (cited in 1 of 54 reviews)
  • Kyle came out at midnight to confirm a broken waste line; crew returned next day to fix — weekend_or_emergency=5 of 54 analyzed reviews. (cited in 1 of 54 reviews)
  • Called Sunday afternoon, crew arrived Monday morning — same-day-plumber=7 of 54 analyzed reviews; fast_response=9 of 54. (cited in 2 of 54 reviews)
What reviewers praise
Excellent and fast service during the holiday season! Very informative and helpful! Would highly recommend!
Mitch Cater · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2015
The most critical take we found
Totally not dependable. 1st call -did not bring proper equipment. second call - routed out old cast iron pipe but did not water jet the entire length which made for overflowed sewer again because of debris left in the pipe. Would not recommend. Not …
Gary Esterling · · Google · Oct 2025

We read 54 of 48 reviews · newest from Dec 2015 · BBB A+ accredited

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JB Plumbing

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listingSmall track record
4.8 (16 Google reviews) 9.6 mi from downtown Marengo

4.8 stars across 16 reviews — owner Jim diagnoses fast, passes savings to customer when job is easier than quoted, and covers water heaters, drains, toilets, and sump pumps.

Rating mix — of the 13 reviews we analyzed16 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

  • Rodding incomplete — drain reclogged within 4 months per 1-star review (ESCGAm8gWyyf4zdMEKv7); with only 13 reviews analyzed, single quality failure warrants flagging. (1 of 13 reviews)
  • 1 of 13 reviews (rating=2) reports line reclogged in under 4 months after rodding and excessive fee for ~30 min work. (1 of 13 reviews)

To be fair

  • Owner voluntarily reduces price when job is simpler than quoted — 1 of 13 analyzed reviews documents this directly (themeCounts.fast_response=3). (cited in 1 of 13 reviews)
  • 45-minute emergency arrival cited in 1 of 13 reviews; themeCounts.professional=7 reflects consistent quality across the analyzed set. (cited in 2 of 13 reviews)
What reviewers praise
When my drain pipe from the kitchen sink decided to rust out, I scrambled and called a plumber who never showed. A second plumber was hired, only to place a coupling on the pipe, charge me an insane amount of money and called it a day. Two days later, water …
Tanya B · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2021
The most critical take we found
Would not recommend for rodding a slow line. Excessive fee for about 1/2 hour of work and line was clogged again in less that 4 months (previous rodding by other would last at least a year).
Cheryl Lutz · ★★ · Google · Mar 2023

We read 13 of 16 reviews · newest from Dec 2021

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Toppel Plumbing Inc

Caveats applySmall track record
4.2 (15 Google reviews) 7.0 mi from downtown MarengoNot a 24/7 shop

4.2★ across 15 reviews with 10 analyzed; 8 five-star, 2 one-star — split between repeat customers praising quick water heater service and two reviewers citing never-returned calls and unprofessional behavior.

Rating mix — of the 10 reviews we analyzed15 total on Google
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Why we're cautious

  • With only 10 reviews analyzed, 2 one-star reviews citing no-call-back and outright unprofessional conduct represent a 20% negative rate — significant at this review volume. (2 of 10 reviews)
  • Two 1-star reviews in 10 analyzed (reviewConsistency=0.36): one cites a call never returned; another describes unprofessional behavior including unsafe driving by company vehicles. (2 of 10 reviews)

To be fair

  • Emergency water heater replacement squeezed in on short notice confirmed in 1 review; tech Derrick diagnosed a failed water heater in ~5 minutes and had it running within 25 minutes. (cited in 2 of 10 reviews)
  • Pricing described as 'very reasonable' and 'fair' in 3 of 10 reviews (themeCounts.fair_pricing=1); burst pipe guidance provided over the phone before in-person visit. (cited in 2 of 10 reviews)
What reviewers praise
They put in a new water heater. How refreshing! Couldn't say enough great things about Toppel Plumbing. Effecient and knowledgeable. The topper, such friendly people. So nice to have people working on your home that you can tell truly enjoy their work. Thank …
Cyndi Norman · ★★★★★ · Google · Jun 2025
The most critical take we found
Never returned call
Redtruck66 Daisy111 · · Google · Aug 2020

We read 10 of 15 reviews · newest from Sep 2023

Also serving Marengo — not enough reviews to rank

We don't rank a plumber until we've read enough reviews to have an opinion. Ratings below are Google's, not ours.

D & D Plumbing Company 4.4 (14 Google reviews) · Crystal Lake · 12.0 mi Call
On Point Plumbing 5.0 (11 Google reviews) · Marengo · 9.7 mi Call
M J Plumbing 4.8 (19 Google reviews) · Woodstock · 9.2 mi Call
Cork's Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling 4.7 (67 Google reviews) · Marengo · 10.2 mi Call
Zenks Plumbing LLC 4.7 (15 Google reviews) · Marengo · 0.4 mi Call
Community Plumbing Company 3.9 (25 Google reviews) · Woodstock · 9.7 mi Call
Hartwig Mechanical 3.6 (40 Google reviews) · Harvard · 11.7 mi Call
Restore Plumbing and Drain 4.9 (693 Google reviews) · Elgin · 19.9 mi Call
Amy Home Services 4.8 (485 Google reviews) · Algonquin · 18.4 mi Call
1-Tom-Plumber 4.9 (418 Google reviews) · Algonquin · 15.6 mi Call
A.C.T. Plumbing & Property Management, Inc. 5.0 (174 Google reviews) · Algonquin · 10.6 mi Call
Euro Plumbing & Sewer, LLC 4.9 (146 Google reviews) · Algonquin · 15.1 mi Call
Anchor Plumbing Inc 5.0 (23 Google reviews) · Elgin · 19.9 mi Call
MPT Plumbing Inc 4.9 (666 Google reviews) · Algonquin · 15.7 mi Call
H.R. Stewart Inc 4.9 (574 Google reviews) · Cary · 18.9 mi Call
J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain 4.7 (500 Google reviews) · McHenry · 18.9 mi Call
A&W Plumbing, Inc. 4.9 (449 Google reviews) · Algonquin · 18.0 mi Call
Crystal Clear Plumbing 5.0 (347 Google reviews) · Algonquin · 16.2 mi Call
J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain 4.8 (278 Google reviews) · Algonquin · 15.4 mi Call
J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain 4.8 (232 Google reviews) · Elgin · 19.8 mi Call
A&T Plumbing Inc.& Son 4.9 (33 Google reviews) · Algonquin · 18.9 mi Call
Schambach Plumbing & Heating 5.0 (20 Google reviews) · Elgin · 19.4 mi Call
Elgin Plumbing & Drain Services 5.0 (22 Google reviews) · Elgin · 18.2 mi Call
Dave's Plumbing & Repair Service, Inc. 4.6 (92 Google reviews) · Fox River Grove · 16.2 mi Call
First Response Plumbing 4.7 (27 Google reviews) · Fox River Grove · 19.3 mi Call
Yetti Plumbing 5.0 (22 Google reviews) · Algonquin · 17.5 mi Call
Friendly Plumbing 4.5 (73 Google reviews) · Algonquin · 16.0 mi Call
All Family Plumbing And Remodeling 3.7 (36 Google reviews) · Fox River Grove · 19.5 mi Call
McHenry Plumbing, Inc. 4.8 (31 Google reviews) · McHenry · 16.9 mi Call
Allegiance Service Group, Inc 5.0 (29 Google reviews) · Algonquin · 16.5 mi Call
Yunke's Plumbing 5.0 (27 Google reviews) · Algonquin · 18.2 mi Call
Reiche Plumbing 5.0 (24 Google reviews) · McHenry · 18.8 mi Call
Schmid Plumbing Services 4.6 (7 Google reviews) · Algonquin · 11.1 mi Call
Norman Mechanical Inc 4.3 (26 Google reviews) · Elgin · 18.4 mi Call
Elite Plumbing and Piping Inc. 4.3 (6 Google reviews) · Lake in the Hills · 13.6 mi Call
Ellison Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 4.2 (5 Google reviews) · Harvard · 11.9 mi Call
artisan water group 5.0 (11 Google reviews) · Algonquin · 15.1 mi Call
Hartwig Plumbing & Heating 5.0 (1 Google review) · Harvard · 11.7 mi Call
Plumbing Systems LLC 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · Huntley · 11.2 mi Call
Cool Plumbing - Woodstock 3.5 (4 Google reviews) · Woodstock · 9.5 mi Call
Breakthrough Plumbing, LLC · Marengo · 0.8 mi Call

What reviewers complain about in Marengo

The repeated complaint patterns our read surfaced, business by business — each links to the card where the supporting quotes live. How we find these →

  • Helton Plumbing Hero1-star review describes receptionist being rude on first call; reviewer left without scheduling — single data point but notable given small base
  • Hansen Heating, Plumbing & AirDocumented water heater installation errors: Bradford White heater replaced 3 times in 6 years, each failing; manufacturer told customer Hansen was not installing them correctly. Tech Shane cited as rude when questioned.
  • ASAP PlumbingOne customer was charged $877 for a drain fix that turned out to be a shower-pan issue — second tech corrected the diagnosis less than two weeks later
  • Tidy Tank Plumbing, Sewer, and SepticSurprise/high plumbing fees recur in negatives: one reviewer charged a $129 service fee with 'nothing' done, another $521 for a 1-hour faucet job
  • Tidy Tank Plumbing, Sewer, and SepticA long-time pumping customer reports a scheduled, reminder-confirmed job was abandoned the day of the work
  • Air Man Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (Air Management Services Inc)Two documented multi-day scheduling failures (2018 and 2024): customers told tech would arrive, no call and no show each day, with staff providing conflicting explanations.
  • Air Man Heating, Cooling & Plumbing (Air Management Services Inc)Unprofessional conduct tagged in 2 reviews alongside a 2024 1-star report of dispatcher providing phone number that didn't match customer's; management disorganization cited.
  • Complete Plumbing Services, Inc.With only 21 reviews, the single ghost incident (0VlrSFMJSda0dffazsdV: ghosted twice since August) represents a pattern worth flagging for new customers needing timely quotes

How we rank the plumbers on this page

  1. We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Marengo we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 997 reviews across 15 businesses.
  2. Patterns beat anecdotes. A plumber moves up when independent reviewers keep describing the same behavior: showing up when promised, quoting before working, work that holds. One rave changes nothing.
  3. Complaints count double when they repeat.Surprise fees, missed appointments, pressure sales — when the same complaint appears across reviewers (or across platforms), it caps how high we'll rank a business regardless of its star average.
  4. Money never moves the ranking.A plumber can buy the clearly-labeled sponsored slot at the top of the page — visibility, not endorsement. A business we wouldn't recommend can't buy the slot at all, and no payment changes the ranked order.
  5. Our take is our opinion.It's grounded in the reviews we quote and count on this page — check our evidence and disagree with us if you like. That's the point of showing it.
Every quotation on this page is reproduced verbatimfrom a publicly posted review and attributed to its author, star rating, platform and date. Star averages and review counts are Google's (or Yelp's) as of our last data pull. “Rating mix” charts describe only the set of reviews we analyzed, which we state on every card. Read the full policy — including what we do not do — on our methodology page.

Areas served

The plumbers on this page also serve Hampshire, Huntley, Union, Wonder Lake, Woodstock — this Marengo guide covers those areas.

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